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Third Month in the Gym

For my February workout, I decided to move into a modified version of Men’s Fitness’ “Reconstruction Plan“. What appealed to me about this workout was the way it was broken down:

Day 1: Chest / Back

Day 2: Legs / Abs

Day 3: Shoulders / Arms

Day 4: Full Body

Fwaaaaaaaaar!!!!!

I decided to eschew Day 4 and fit in another 60 minutes of cardio. My plan is to do 120-150 minutes of cardio per week, plus at least one yoga practice day per week. So four days with weights was a little too much for me. On a side note, I intend to try the 120-150 minutes of cardio per week at least until the end of March.

I really enjoyed this workout, and I began using barbells again (finally). Barbell rows were tough and I was especially careful with leg barbell exercises (squats and deadlifts). Still, every week I found I could easily add on more weight, and I think I look better now than three months ago! So I am pretty pleased!

One thing though, with three days in the gym for strength, one full cardio day, it is gonna be tough for my yoga practice. In March, I intend to do Men’s Fitness’ “Redemption Workout” plan, which requires a four-day split. I will have to increase the cardio per day in gym to 30 minutes (to keep to the minimum 120 minutes of cardio per week), because I also intend to increase my yoga practice to twice a week (my backbends are suffering!).

I’m on a deload week now (only yoga and cardio), but I intend to begin the Redemption Plan next week. More soon!

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Please note that there are abundant benefits to exercise, but there are also risks. Any writing on this blog should be taken as opinion directed to an apparently healthy adult. You should get a personal trainer or fitness coach to advise you if you have doubts. Better yet, consult your doctor!